Jeffery Lynn Williams, 61, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his residence.
He was born February 6, 1962, in Lafayette and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1980.
Jeff went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1985.
On March 31, 1990, he married Lynel R. (Strickland) Williams.
Jeff worked in senior management for Subaru of Indiana Automotive from July 1989 before retiring in April of 2022.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the John Purdue Club. He enjoyed traveling, tailgating, golfing, and watching sports, particularly the Boilermakers, the Chicago White Sox, and the Indianapolis Colts.
Surviving with his wife are his children Taylor (husband Aaron) Straub and Morgan Williams; mother Judith Ann (Brown) Williams; father Charles Lowell (wife Brenda) Williams; sisters Debra (husband Jerry) Stephenson, Christina Williams, and Kimberly Maxwell; and sister-in-law Janel (husband David) Gick, all of Lafayette. Also surviving is his grandson Cooper Straub, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. His Celebration of Life or Last Tailgating Party will be from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Eagles Lodge, 3208 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909. Purdue or your favorite sports team’s clothing is requested as attire. As Jeff would say, wear IU at your own risk!
Memorial contributions may be made to Jeff’s team #WillieStrong at Relay for Life, The American Cancer Society, or any blood center.